Respiratory Care Practitioner - Elevate Pulmonary Care

Sarah Bush Lincoln; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarah Bush Lincoln's Fayette County Hospital invites applications for a Respiratory Care Practitioner. Hours vary and pay is experience-based, starting at $30.56 per hour.

The role performs evaluations, administers therapies, monitors patients, conducts pulmonary function tests and EKGs, and supports Cardiac Rehab and endotracheal care across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings.

Qualifications

• AS in Respiratory Therapy (Required).
• ACLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• BLS/CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist - Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Assembles and checks respiratory equipment for proper function.
• Conducts therapeutic procedures to maintain airway and remove secretions.
• Evaluates prescribed respiratory care plan and assists in plan modification.
• Documents care and notifies relevant personnel of changes in patient condition.
• Performs pulmonary function tests, spirometry, nebulizer treatments, and oxygen therapy.
• Serves as a resource for complex respiratory care cases and procedures.

Skills

ACLS within 90 days

BLS/CPR certification within 90 days

Licensed Respiratory Therapist IL

Education

AS: Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Sarah Bush Lincoln's Fayette County Hospital invites applications for a Respiratory Care Practitioner. Hours vary and pay is experience-based, starting at $30.56 per hour.

The role performs evaluations, administers therapies, monitors patients, conducts pulmonary function tests and EKGs, and supports Cardiac Rehab and endotracheal care across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings.